HONDA 2003 Pilot - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 243)

To engage the VTM-4 Lock: To disengage the VTM-4 Lock, do
one of the following: The VTM-4 Lock will temporarily
disengage when the vehicle speed
exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h). It will
automatically engage again as the
speed slows below 18 mph (30
km/h). The light in the VTM-4 Lock
button will remain on the whole time.
The vehicle must be stopped with
the engine running.
Move the shift lever to first (1),
second (2) or reverse (R) gear.
Press the VTM-4 Lock button.
The light in the button will come
on.
To get unstuck, apply light pressure
to the accelerator pedal. Do not spin
the front tires for more than a few
seconds. Because of the amount of
torque applied to the rear tires, they
should not spin. This is normal. If
you are not able to get the vehicle to
move, apply the brakes to stop the
wheels, then reverse direction.
Press the VTM-4 Lock button.
Move the shift lever to D, or D .
Turn the ignition to OFF (0).
When you restart your Pilot, the
VTM-4 Lock feature will be off.
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Variable Torque Management 4WD System
Driving 239
Do not continuously spin the front tires
of your PILOT. Continuously spinning
the front tires can cause transmission
or rear differential damage.
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